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This text provides an in-depth, scholarly, and broad-based examination of serial murderers and their victims. The coverage is supported by extensive data and research, and it profiles some of the most prominent murderers of our time. Author Eric Hickey examines the lives of over 400 serial murderers, analyzing the cultural, historical, and religious factors that influence our myths and stereotypes of these individuals. He then describes the biological, psychological, and sociological reasons for serial murder, offering his own Trauma-Control model for explaining serial murder behavior.

Product Description: Marcella Hammett writes, "It is a sad commentary that parents today must be more concerned with murder than with measles." The headlines are true. Homicide is destroying America. Our families, our friends, and our neighbours are dying at unbelievable rates...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)